A VIOLATION OF RULES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR FIRST OFFENSE. SECOND OFFENSE
WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF TRACK POINTS. A THIRD OFFENSE YOU WILL BE BANNED FROM NEW HOPE
DRAGSTRIP FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE RACING SEASON.
BASIC RULES:

1. All basic safety rules outlined in the NHRA and IHRA rule books will be used as a guideline only, a specific list of
requirement will be listed under class headings.
2. Any driver caught consuming alcoholic beverages and/or any other intoxicant, prior to their elimination will be disqualified
and banned for the season
3. Any driver participating in any event must have a valid drivers license or learners permit and must be at least 16 years of
age. Jr. Dragster drivers must be at least age 8.
4. The car in the tower lane always has the right of way. This means the tower lane car exits first.
5. If you are running an aftermarket object forward of the front wheels, under car you MUST put an "X" on your drivers side
window in addition to your car number. The object must be stationary.
6. Double entering is allowed. It is the Drivers responsibility to return for their next round in time, a maximum of 10 minutes
may be allowed for cool down time.
7. The Driver of the car must be the name that appears on the tech. card. The driver that buys back must be the driver the
entered the race.
8. Broke Passes- If your car is on the racing surface more than one time you are NOT eligible for a broke pass. If your entry
was by way of a broke pass, another broke pass will NOT be issued.

STAGING:

9. Deep Staging is allowed in all classes EXCEPT Super Pro. Drivers wanting to deep stage MUST have it written on all four
windows, when auto start is on deep staging is not guaranteed it is your responsibility to get staged.
10. Courtesy Staging will be recommended but not enforced.
11. After both cars are prestaged it is solely up to the starter how much time is given For you to stage, the starter will motion
you to the line, after he motions you to the line the 1st time that is a warning, If he motions you a 2nd time its your
responsibility to stage within 10 seconds, failure to stage within the 10 seconds Will result in the last person to stage to be
disqualified.

CAR NUMBERS, CLASS, AND DIAL IN TIMES:

12. Your car number, and dial in time must be on the front windshield, Drivers Side window and the Back Window. Make
sure you write legibly
13. If you car does not have a Windshield or windows you must make display boards with the information clearly visible to
show the starter and place the boards on the front and rear of your car.
14. Check your dial in time on the scoreboard. If you stage your car this means you have accepted the dial in, if a mistake is
made motion to the starter before you stage and we will take the appropriate action.
15. In the event of a tower error or computer failure both vehicles will be advanced.

STAGING LANES:

16. Once last call is made for your class you have 2 minutes to report, if you fail to make the call you will be eliminated from
that round of eliminations.
17. Use lanes 1, 2, and 3 for staging. The 2 cars to race will be determined by a chip drawing method. 1st lane drawn will
receive lane choice.
18. Once you have been motioned across the yellow lane you may not change your dial and must be race ready.

BYE RUNS:

19. 1ST round bye runs will be determined in the tower by randomly drawing tech cards for each class. Every round there
after will be determined by best reaction time in that round of eliminations.
20. Bye runs will be held until you use it or lose it.

BURN OUTS:

21. All cars with slicks are allowed to burn thru the lights EXCEPT sportsman cars.
22. No treaded tires are allowed in the water box and are not permitted to do a burn out. Vehicles with treaded tires may
chirp their tires only. After burning thru the lights vehicles must back up in a timely fashion and prestage while moving Forward.

TIME TRIALS:

23 Time trials are from 6pm-8pm, the lanes are open to all cars by class the entire 2 hours and are limited to a maximum 3
passes unless otherwise stated. All drivers arriving by 8:00 pm will be guaranteed 2 time trial passes.

DISQUALIFICATIONS:

24. Unprofessional behavior while competing at Speeds New Hope Drag strip will not be tolerated. This includes DRIVERS
behavior during on track racing. If your car does not perform properly due to lack of traction, failing of drive train
components, or overall lack of running properly you are REQUIRED to abort the run immediately and pull safely off the track
surface. Failing to do so will result in disqualification. If you cause damage to track components as a result of inappropriate
behavior the action will result in disqualification. Any car that leaves the track surface is disqualified at that point.
25. In the event that you red light or breakout and your opponent is unable to cross the finish line under their own power you
will advance to the next round.
26. Once you have prestaged you may not exit your car. This will result in disqualification
27. Spreading substances on the racing surface at anytime such as motor oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, etc., that requires
major track clean up will result in disqualification.
28. Unsportsmanlike conduct or conduct detrimental to the sport will result in disqualification.

PIT VEHICLES:

29. No person under the age of 16 is allowed to drive in the pit area.
30. Speed limit in the pits is 5mph.

ENTRY FEES:

31. Entry fee should be paid in the class you qualify in. If you run faster or slower you are responsible for entering your car in
the correct class prior to the first Round of eliminations. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
32. Rain out passes will be issued if the race is rained out, you must obtain the pass Before you leave the track.
33. If for any reason you break down during the FIRST ROUND of practice you May receive a "broke pass" good for time
specified on pass. You must see the Track manager before the 1st round of eliminations to receive a broke pass.
34. If you have entered your car as a test car entry you are not allowed to race with Any other class unless you have paid the
entry fee for that class. Test cars will Receive only 3 passes for the test car fee.

BUY BACKS:

35. Buy Backs can be made for 1st ROUND LOSERS ONLY unless otherwise Specified.

POINTS SYSTEM:

36. You will receive 1 point for entering and 1 point for each round win: if you buy back, you WILL receive points for a
round win. The winner of the race for Their class will receive one (1) bonus point.
37. Points are kept under the DRIVERS NAME not the car number, this allows you To race a different car each week if you
wish, but must be the same class. Points cannot transfer classes.

SPECIFIC CLASS RULES:

SUPER PRO: 4.50-7.99

38. All drivers are required to wear long pants, safety jackets, and helmet while Racing.
39. A five point safety harness must be worn at all times while racing.
40. Delay boxes, air shifters, and two steps are allowed.
41. Cars running 6.00 and faster must have a working parachute.
42. All cars must have a working tail light.

PRO: 4.99-9.50

43. Cars running 7.49 and faster must have a roll bar or cage and safety harness.
44. All drivers must wear long pants, long sleeves, and helmets.
45. Transbrakes, air shifters, and two steps are allowed.
46. All cars must have a working tail light.
47. No delay boxes, air throttles, delay switches, down track stutters, or any other device to mechanically or electronically
control the ET of your car are not allowed.

SPORTSMAN: 7.50-SLOWER

48. You may run Slicks.
49. Drivers must wear seatbelts
50. All drivers must wear long sleeves, long pants, and helmets if you run faster than 8.00
51. All cars must have working tail light
52. No Delay Boxes, air throttles, delay switches, down track stutters, or any other device used to mechanically or
electronically control the ET of you car are not allowed.

APPEARANCE OF CARS:

53. The appearance of your race vehicle must be acceptable.
54. If for any reason any debris comes out of your car such as mud, dirt, tools, etc., you will be warned on the 1st offense on
the 2nd you will be disqualified.
55. Slicks with cords visible will not be allowed on the racing surface.

THE NEW HOPE DRAGSTRIP STAFF HAS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR MODIFY THESE RULES, IN THE
EVENT OF A RULE CHANGE YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AND WILL TAKE EFFECT THE NEXT RACE
TRACK RULES